From Noah Browning: LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Monday, lifted by comments from Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih that an end to OPEC-led supply cuts was unlikely before June and a report showing a fall in U.S. drilling activity. NYSE:USO March 11, 2019 11:27am

From Pippa Stevens: After starting the year on a high note energy stocks have faltered this month, and two market watchers say there could be more downside for the sector. NYSE:XLE March 11, 2019 11:25am

From Todd Shriber: There are examples of the word "disruptive" carrying negative connotations, but in financial markets, companies, ideas and industries viewed as disruptive are often viewed in a positive light. ETF BASIC NEWS March 8, 2019 3:03pm

(Bloomberg) -- Stock markets across Asia sank as concerns surrounding global growth mounted, with the region's benchmark index set for its biggest plunge of the year. Chinese shares plunged the most as traders took a sell rating from the nation's largest brokerage as a sign that the government wants to slow down the rally.

From Sweta Killa: The U.S. housing market has shown a strong rebound since the start of the year and seems to be stronger ahead of the key spring selling season. This is especially true given the slew of upbeat data, decline in mortgage rates and strong earnings. Notably, the Dow Jones U.S. Select Home Construction Index, one of the most widely followed gauges of homebuilder and home improvement equities, has gained nearly 18% this year. NYSE:XHB March 8, 2019 2:47pm

From Pat Heller: I advocate that the prudent person should allocate a minor percentage of their investment portfolio or net worth to the ownership of bullion-priced physical gold and silver. In my mind, this is buying "wealth insurance." NYSE:SLV March 8, 2019 2:41pm

From Pat Heller: I advocate that the prudent person should allocate a minor percentage of their investment portfolio or net worth to the ownership of bullion-priced physical gold and silver. In my mind, this is buying "wealth insurance." NYSE:XLE March 8, 2019 2:37pm

From Jim Wyckoff: (Kitco News) - Gold prices are higher and have hit daily highs in early U.S. trading Friday, following a very downbeat U.S. jobs report. A weaker U.S. dollar index and lower U.S. stock indexes early today are also bullish daily elements for the precious metals markets. April gold futures were last up $10.20 an ounce at $1,296.50. May Comex silver was last up $0.115 at $15.155 an ounce. NYSE:GLD March 8, 2019 11:58am

From Allen Sykora: (Kitco News) - Silver should rise during the latter part of 2019 and outperform gold, with the gold/silver ratio falling to the low 70s, says the consultancy Metals Focus. NYSE:SLV March 7, 2019 3:42pm

The current stock bull market, already the longest in U.S. history, turns 10 years old this month. It's been a phenomenally profitable time to participate, especially if you've stuck to an investment strategy that favors dividend-paying stocks.

From Shruti Srivastava & Swansy Afonso: Gold imports by India climbed in February for a second straight month as retailers increased buying due to jewelry purchases for weddings in the world's biggest consuming nation after China. NYSE:GLD March 7, 2019 3:29pm

From Fred Imbert: Stocks fell on Thursday after the European Central Bank slashed its economic growth forecast for 2019 and announced a new round of stimulus to help banks in the region, stoking worries over the global economy. NYSE:DIA March 7, 2019 11:58am